Al Dente's in St. Johns
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90 Shops Blvd Unit 60, St. Johns, FL 32259Al Dente's in St. Johns has accumulated 147 violations across 15 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed, but the inspection record reflects systemic compliance challenges. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including management awareness failures in 5 of the most recent 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 5 inspections, and consumer advisory failures in 5 inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings include proper hand washing violations, proper cooking temperature violations, and food contact surface violations. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 documented 24 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation—the same disposition issued after inspections on June 3, 2025 and July 8, 2024, indicating formal enforcement action has been recommended multiple times. A callback inspection on August 4, 2025 found zero violations, but this was followed days later by another routine inspection citing 24 violations, suggesting compliance issues are not sustained between inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Al Dente's in St. Johns: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Al Dente's in St. Johns: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Al Dente's in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Al Dente's in St. Johns last inspected?
- Al Dente's in St. Johns was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Al Dente's in St. Johns?
- The most frequently cited violations at Al Dente's in St. Johns are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Al Dente's in St. Johns had?
- Al Dente's in St. Johns has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Al Dente's in St. Johns find?
- Al Dente's in St. Johns was most recently inspected on August 26, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Al Dente's in St. Johns ever been shut down?
- No, Al Dente's in St. Johns has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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